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Directory

Choose the "Directory" form type for images containing names to be keyed. The wiki image samples will help in determining what to key.

Suffix

Key all titles, such as "Jr" or "III", following the surname of the primary person to whom the record applies using a dictionary if provided for assistance. If a suffix does not appear in a dictionary then key the suffix as seen.
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Surname

The Surname is the last name of the primary person to whom the record applies. Key the Surname using the dictionary provided for assistance. If the surname does not appear in the dictionary then key the surname as seen.
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Given

Key the first name or initial and any middle names of the primary person to whom the record pertains using the dictionary provided for assistance. If a name does not appear in the dictionary then key the name as seen.
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Prefix

Key any titles before the Given name, such as "Dr", "Rev", "Mr" or "Mrs", using the dictionary provided for assistance. If a prefix does not appear in the dictionary then key the prefix as seen. Only prefix values should go in the prefix field.
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Residence Place

Key the Residence Place using the dictionary provided for assistance. Do not key street addresses, intersections, or vague directions (such as "East of City"). If a residence place does not appear in the dictionary then key the city, town, county or state as seen.
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Birth Year

Key the four digit number designated as the birth year in the birth date. Only key the Birth Year when the year is clearly identified as the year of birth. The majority of records will not contain birth year.
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Target

Choose "Target" form type when the image is of a color and/or grayscale target. Target images are used to determine focus and color balance in the initial digitizing process.